Economy

Because of the government shutdown, economic data is harder to come by.

Almost a third of all homes sold in the first six months of this year went to buyers who made all-cash offers.

“Premium payments will increase by 114% if Congress does not extend the enhanced premium tax credits,” warned KFF’s Cynthia Cox.

The minutes are dry, but they contain clues about what the central bank might do next.

Lower crude prices usually mean lower gas prices — but pressures on refineries, including drone attacks on Russian refineries, mean that consumers might not see as much benefit.

Consumer spending has remained resilient as the top 10% of earners accounted for roughly 50% of consumer spending in the third quarter. But one of the “luxury” goods they are spending it on is simple mixture of salt and cream.

Adobe forecasted that consumers will likely spend over $250 billion shopping online this holiday season, about 5% more than we spent last year.

Hint: a more relaxed regulatory environment.

Constellation Brands, purveyor of Corona and Modelo beers, reports financial results after market close Monday.

Restaurants can be economic indicators.